Interviews

John speaks with David Spelman, Artistic Director of ELLNORA: The Guitar Festival, about its origins as well as this year’s themes and performers.

Stephanie interviews Evan Bartel ahead of his show at Pour Bros for their one year anniversary celebration.

In the second installment of the “When Faith Speaks,” Nicole interviews Reverend Dr. James Fielder about the joys and challenges of an African American pastor leading a predominantly white rural congregation.

Sal chats with Kenna Mae Reiss of Relevator about their journey so far as this new-ish Americana five piece.

Nicole launches the “When Faith Speaks” series with a conversation with Reverend Deborah Owen, faith leader of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Champaign.

Austin interviews Zoe Willott and talks about her project, zzo, which delivers some excellent dreamy indie pop tunes.

Gillian, a resident of C-U who also identifies as someone with a developmental disability, speaks with Jessie Rusteberg. This profile is part of her series of interviews of local people who are helping to build a better, more inclusive Champaign-Urbana.

This week, I spoke with Tristen, an up-and-coming singer-songwriter, to talk about her newest release before she plays The Rose Bowl Tavern on August 8th.

Cope profiles three local women dealing with chronic conditions.